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Figure 1 Muscle-specific LIM protein (MLP)-deficient (MLPKO) mice share a broad spectrum of pathological phenotypes with human dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Note defective Z disc found in the MLP-null myocardium. APD = action potential duration; SR = sarcoplasmic reticulum; ßAR = beta-adrenergic receptor.